Control Systems Engineer - Automation and SCADA
- southampton, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £55 - £75 Per Annum
Job Description
Our client is seeking an innovative Control Systems Engineer to enhance automation and SCADA capabilities in Randburg . This role is key to modernizing our industrial processes, ensuring efficient operation, data acquisition, and remote monitoring. You will design, implement, and maintain control systems that drive productivity and safety across our operations. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an engineer passionate about automation and its application in the South African industrial landscape , working with cutting-edge technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, program, and commission programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and distributed control systems (DCS).
- Develop and maintain Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for real-time monitoring and control.
- Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus).
- Develop and implement automation strategies to improve process efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
- Work with instrumentation engineers to ensure accurate data input into control systems.
- Provide technical support for control system hardware and software issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
- Proficiency with PLC programming software (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000) and SCADA platforms.
- Understanding of instrumentation, sensors, and actuators used in industrial processes.
- Experience with network configuration and troubleshooting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual bonus.
- Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
- Generous paid time off.
- Opportunities for training in the latest automation technologies.
- A forward-thinking and technologically advanced work environment.


